Pins and needles

[Guv10]

Had it for a few days now in hand and sometimes feet. Been a bit of pain in fingers and numbness too.

Dr Google says diabetes. Anyone had any experience? I know that I was borderline pre diabetic a couple of years ago. Is it a bit early for it to start?

All I know is its making me extremely nervous and anxious. Will be booking an appointment at docs next week.

[MrGman]

Many things can cause pins and needles so see your GP.

For me pins and needles in my hands was the first symptoms of hypothyroidism.

[AndyAudi]

Brother sees it as a sign to go for a massage, then he’s good for a couple of months!

[Panamax]

MrGman said:

see your GP.

No question about it.

[drgoatboy]

How is your back? Big enough problems causing nerve impingement can cause pins and needles

[Guv10]

No, back is fine. The pins and needles tend to come and go but there is definitely a feeling of numbness or something not quite right in both hands and feet.

[anonymous-user]

Just down one side or all over? Is your vision ok?

[Guv10]

Mainly hands. Occasionally in feet. But it all seems to have come on at once. I get the occasional pins and needles up leg or on face. But it seems to have changed to a slight numbness now.

[Guv10]

Yes vision fine

[Guv10]

Just had a quick Google. I've not got any weakness, vision problems, swallowing issues. Yet anyway

[Panamax]

Guv10 said:

Just had a quick Google.

Don't. Go see a doctor. Needs proper investigation.

[Mr_J]

Definitely a GP visit.

I had similar in my feet and legs a few years ago. It was as simple as a folic acid (I think) deficiency that was sorted with taking supplements for a month or so and tweaking my diet a little.

It may be nothing, don't fear the worst, but don't be a man about it and keep thinking it will get better.

[elise2000]

I had similar a couple of years back.

Vitamin d deficiancy apparently.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Don't try acupuncture, it'll make it worse.

[Derek Smith]

elise2000 said:

I had similar a couple of years back.

Vitamin d deficiancy apparently.

With me it was a symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency. That can be quite serious, but mine was merely low. Brought on by working in an environment where there was a fair bit of lead dust.